Committees & Programs

COMMITTEES

Participate as a Chair or member of any of our various committees. The Chamber appreciates the time dedicated to committee work by the Chairs and other members. Their hard work assists in the day-to-day success of the Chamber.

PROGRAMS

Moxie (Member Owners eXchange Information & Experience) is a group of member business Owners/CEOs/Presidents who meet the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 8 AM - 10 AM. Registration is required.

The MOXIE group discusses sensitive issues business owners face in a confidential environment. Membership to this group is a benefit of membership in FuseDSM and is exclusive to Business Owners, CEOs, and Presidents.

Participants sign a confidentiality agreement so all can confidently engage in full and open dialogue and problem solving.

Sponsorship for MOXIE is available on an annual basis for $250. Sponsor has the first right to chair the event and their logo will be displayed on MOXIE information for the year.

The Chamber would like to thank Cassie Sampson and the East Village Spa for this year's MOXIE sponsorship, which enables the Chamber to provide this program at no additional charge to participating members!

FuseDSM's 501(c) FORUM is a group of members representing non-profits and associations who meet monthly for two (2) hours to discuss issues impacting their organization, creating a larger unified impact on members of our community.

This is a benefit for FuseDSM members who represent non-profits and associations.

*Non-members are allowed to attend one meeting as a guest. They must join the chamber in order to return. Dues for a 501(c) organization to join is $225/year

There is no charge for being in the group as a member

A contract and non-disclosure agreement is signed to maintain confidentiality.

Regular attendance is encouraged.

Participation is not limited to the individual’s title or how many people attend within their organization.

Members contribute one (1) win from the month.

Each member gives a hot topic and discussion follows.

One takeaway is given at the end of the meeting.

Educational speakers are brought in for part of the meeting. Once the speaker is finished he/she leaves the meeting.

THE JAYCEES

The LINK - Connecting Emerging Leaders is a new committee designed to support young professionals and business leaders alike and to connect young professionals of FuseDSM with development opportunities offered within the broader Des Moines community. The Chamber has partnered with the Des Moines chapter of Junior Chamber International to provide members of both groups with enhanced opportunities in leadership, volunteering, development and networking.

JCI, commonly referred to as “the Jaycees,” is a group of professionals between the ages of 18-40 that specialize in leadership training through community development, while the Chamber boasts a large network of business professionals. The LINK will be a facilitator for young professionals in the Chamber to find events applicable to what’s important to them. It will provide a connection between the two groups to ensure that members of both groups get access to the best in young professional programming and networking opportunities. To join the Jaycees, click here to contact the President.

To cherish the union amongst businesses. To become the space for exchange of resources, strategies, skills, investments, funds, and ideas between business owners focused in the Spanish speaking market by linking our growth of bilingual commerce to grow our products and services in the English speaking market as well as limitless reach to other languages and cultures of the continent.

Misión

To organize member entrepreneurs’ productive efforts via events and offering programs that grow the benefit of the member companies and the communities involved.

Objetivos

Foment business fundamental principles.

Spread the culture that provides the highest quality of customer service.

FuseDSM is granted the right to use the attendee's name and/or likeness in photograph(s), video(s) and/or other digital media (hereafter “Photographs”) to promote FuseDSMin print and online publications, presentations, websites, and/or social media. The individual will not receive compensation for appearing in said Photographs.